Modernization of the backup runaway in the Air Base of Lithuanian Air Force in Šiauliai

Client:

Lithuanian Air Force (LAF), Air Base, Šiauliai International Airport

Period:

2016/12 – 2018/11

Project description:

The main project goal – installation of the equipment of high intensity lights system and meteorological system for the BR aerodrome landing system to ensure non-precision approach requirements of ICAO, WMO, NATO STANAG and other international regulations.

The high intensity lights system of the BR aerodrome landing system consists of linear and recessed approach lights, precision approach trajectory indicators, edge lights, threshold lights and end lights, vertical markings, runway safety lights and other equipment. The BR meteorological system consists of wind, air temperature and relative humidity sensors, horizontal visibility and runway visibility sensors, cloudiness meters, instruments for measuring meteorological phenomena, runway surface condition sensors and other hardware and software.

The installed systems ensure more reliable visual and measured information for the air traffic control centre, aircraft pilots, air navigation division, and airport authorities, and make flights safer under unfavourable weather conditions. In addition, the installed systems ensure safer take-offs and landings of aircraft, safer runway, taxiway, and apron traffic, etc.

The main suppliers of the equipment are Vaisala Oy and Safegate Group, contractual partner: UAB “Eltel Networks”.

Contract for the Implementation of the System for Data Collection from Gas Metering Devices

29-Nov-2018. Elsis TS has signed a contract with Amber Grid AB for the implementation of a gas metering data collection system (DAPDS IS) for the gas transmission system. The contract partners (subcontractors) are Yokogawa Polska and Elsis PRO.

During the execution of the contract, a completely new information system will be installed, which will ensure the collection of gas metering data from gas volume conversion devices (flow computers, PTZ-correctors) and their log records (Logs), the log recorders of the chromatographs and/or chromatograph controllers and transferring them to the DAPDS database and further secure transfer of the data to the information system of the gas transmission system operator (Amber Grid AB) and the users of the system for efficient management of the gas flows and for the interactive exchange of information.

The project work is scheduled to be completed by 30 November 2019.

The project is supported by EU funds investments (2014-2020).

Contract for the Modernisation of Water Supply System in Cherkasy, Ukraine

10-Sep-2018. Elsis TS has signed a contract with Cherkasyvodokanal, the municipal water supply company of Cherkasy, Ukraine, for the installation of process automation systems using a SCADA system.

The project is financed by the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development under the Second Urban Infrastructure Improvement Project (UIP2). The system includes a cyber-security module, commercial electricity metering and remote transport monitoring.

The contract partners are: main contractor Elsis TS, UAB, subcontractors Elsis IS, UAB, Copa-Data GmbH, Austria (HMI/SCADA software for zenon production process automation), Siemens AG, Germany (converters, PLCs), Krohne Messtechnik GmbH, Germany (flow meters, pressure sensors), SecurityMatters B.V., the Netherlands (industrial cyber security solutions for critical infrastructure).

Contract value: over EUR 2 million excluding VAT, duration: 12 months

Subcontract for the Design and Special Construction Works for the GMS in Karksi, Estonia

04-Sep-2018. Elsis TS has signed a subcontract with the consortium of MT Group UAB and PPS Pipeline Systems GmbH for subcontracting services for the installation of a gas metering station (GMS) in Karksi (Estonia), which includes the design, installation and commissioning and debugging of the electrical, process automation, SCADA, communications, security and fire protection systems.

Karksi GMS, operated by Elering AS, an independent electricity and gas transmission system operator supplying energy to Estonian consumers, is a crucial part of Estonia’s main gas pipeline, providing a gas transmission link to Latvia. The new GMS will be fully automated, remotely controlled and will allow for metering of incoming/outgoing gas flows. The station will have a capacity of 10 million cubic metres of gas per day.

The contract is worth over €1.6 million excluding VAT. All work is scheduled to be completed by 1 April 2019.

Contract for the Modernization of Water Supply System in the City of Ternopil in Ukraine

31-Aug-2018. Elsis TS has signed a contract with the Ternopol City Utility Company “Ternopilvodokanal” for the installation of SCADA system for water pump stations, wastewater pump stations, waste water treatment plant, water supply and wastewater disposal networks.

The project is funded by the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development toward the cost of Second Urban Infrastructure Project (UIP2). Contract implementation partners: main contractor – Elsis TS, subcontractors – Elsis IS, Copa-Data (Austria), SE Rikom (Ukraine), HikVIsion (China), Siemens (Germany).

During the execution of this contract, the following works will be performed: design works, supply of the equipment, construction and installation, commissioning works, inspection of networks, video monitoring and geoinformation system with hydraulic water system modeling capabilities, various construction and installation works.

Contract value – over 1,1 mln., term – 17 months.

Modernization of Gas Accounting Station in Šakiai

27-Aug-2018. Elsis TS has signed an agreement with AB Amber Grid for the modernization of the Šakiai Gas Accounting Station. AB “Amber Grid” is the operator of Lithuania’s natural gas transmission system and is in charge of transmission of natural gas (transportation of natural gas through high pressure pipelines) to system users, and operation, maintenance and development of natural gas transmission system.

During the execution of this contract, the following work will be performed:

  • A description of Šakiai GAS process control and automation repair works;
  • Replacement of gas flow regulator controllers;
  • Replacement of operator‘s control screen (touch-sensitive) to meet the latest cyber security requirements;
  • Full reprogramming of telemetry and other GAS controllers and upgrade of SCADA software;

 

According to the plan, all tasks will be completed by the 30th of November 2018.

Reconstruction and Upgrade of Palanga Gas Distribution Station

16-Mar-2018. Elsis TS has signed an agreement with AB Amber Grid” for the reconstruction and modernization of the Palanga Gas Distribution Station (GDS). AB “Amber Grid” is the operator of Lithuania’s natural gas transmission system and is in charge of transmission of natural gas (transportation of natural gas through high pressure pipelines) to system users, and operation, maintenance and development of natural gas transmission system.

During the execution of this contract, the following work will be performed:

  • A description of Palanga GDS process control and automation and remote process control repair;
  • Automation ir control system repair works;
  • Electrical works;
  • Installation, connection and programming of SCADA equipment;
  • System start-up and tuning works;

According to the plan, all tasks will be completed by the 1st of September2018.

Contract with the Lithuanian Armed Forces for the repair of panoramas

16-Mar-2018. Elsis TS has won the tender “Purchase of repair services for 105 mm M12A7D panoramas” announced by the Lithuanian Armed Forces and on 13 March this year signed a 36-month service contract.

The contract will include the overhaul of the 105 mm M12A7D panoramas, replacing defective parts, calibrating and preparing the panoramas for their intended use. Panoramas are panoramic telescopes used for fire control.

Reconstruction of Varska gas metering station in Estonia

Client:

UAB MT Group (main contractor), Elering AS

Period:

2017/01 – 2017/12

Project description:

Under subcontract with general contractor – MT Group, Elsis TS provided various services during reconstruction of the Varska gas measuring station (Estonia) operated by Elering AS – an independent electricity and gas system operator in Estonia. Elering is moving gas-metering stations (GMSs) towards unmanned and remote management within the framework of the plan to reduce the gas transmission network’s operational costs.

During the project ELSIS TS provided various services and works, including design, delivery, installation and commissioning of power distribution, backup gas power generator, plot and buildings lighting, plot lightning, instrumentation, and process automation (Schneider Electric 500 series PLC), SCADA software (Schneider Electric ClearSCADA), communications, security monitoring, fire detection, video surveillance, gas leakage detection, fiscal metering, gas analytical (chromatography, water and hydrocarbon dew points, oxygen).

DVOR-DME radio navigation system installation in the Air Base of the Lithuanian Air Force in Šiauliai

Client:

Lithuanian Air Force, Air Base in Šiauliai

Period:

2017/01 – 2017/12

Project description:

On 23 December 2016, Elsis TS, UAB and the Lithuanian Armed Forces signed an agreement on the installation of the Doppler Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range – Distance Measurement Equipment (DVOR-DME) in the territory of Airbase of the Air Force of the Lithuanian Armed Forces located in the international Šiauliai airport.

The main purpose of the project is to replace the old equipment of the very high frequency radio beacon and ultra-high frequency rangefinder by a new modern equipment and ensure its compliance with all types of requirements set by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), European Organization for Civil Aviation Equipment (EUROCAE), the European Parliament and the Council and other local and international regulations. In addition, equipment for remote management and control of the DVOR-DME system will be installed and other activities necessary for the full functioning of the system, i.e. communication networks, antenna counterbalance reconstruction, will be carried out.

The DVOR-DME system is used for the following navigation purposes:

  • Orientation and identification of the aircraft’s bearing, distance and location;
  • As supporting orientation for radio-navigation – for holding or manoeuvring;
  • Approaching aircraft’s landing access points.